How to Make Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mac and cheese is a beloved comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations. There's something so satisfying about the creamy, cheesy goodness of this classic dish. While there are countless variations of mac and cheese out there, there's nothing quite like an old-fashioned, homemade version to warm your soul and fill your belly.

Old-fashioned mac and cheese is the epitome of comfort food. It's simple, yet indulgent, and it's the kind of dish that brings people together around the ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ onion, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ pound processed cheese food
  • ¼ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ pound shredded Swiss cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare the elbow macaroni according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in the flour until a cream colored paste forms. Then pour in the milk and stir constantly until this comes to a hard boil, then stir for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • When the macaroni is cooked, spread 1/2 of it into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Then layer 1/2 of the grated onion, 1/2 of the salt and pepper and 1/2 of each of the cheeses. Repeat this one more time: macaroni, onion, salt and pepper and cheeses, and then pour the reserved white sauce over all. Top off with small pats of butter to taste.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    401 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 450mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 424mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 237mg